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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • AnesthetistA
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      @mclaincausey me too in theory. One of the good things about an ebauche is almost anyone can service it.

      IG: bluehandsslim

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      • IH-GARYI
        IH-GARY
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        Panerai 127 'Fiddy' - daily beater only ever worn on Kevin 'ADEEOS' Rogers straps!

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        My contribution, to urban blues…

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        • AnesthetistA
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          Looks great Gary, more pics in the sun when you have the time please

          IG: bluehandsslim

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          • CutlasshoundC
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            @Anesthetist

            I have the IWC Spitfire Chrono. Although I love it, I would pick either of my Grand Seiko’s any day of the week!

            I ain't got time to bleed.

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            • CutlasshoundC
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              Grand Seiko ‘Sakura’.

              In the press release / marketing pics the dial always looks pink. In real life, it typically looks silvery/grey. You only get a hint of a pink hue at certain angles and in certain light, but it is very subtle.

              Titanium construction. Every time I wear it, I am blown away…..

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              I ain't got time to bleed.

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              • AnesthetistA
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                A lovely piece. I saw the Sakura hand winder at an AD two weekends ago and it was PERFECT but at full price, a bit out of range for now.

                IG: bluehandsslim

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                • JDelageJ
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                  I really like that case shape (62GS).

                  It's often the case with GS that a given dial color / texture will be a lot more clear in pictures than in real life. It's regrettable IMHO. If one wants a pink dial, they want a pink dial, not an off white one.

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                    Butterfly
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                    I always wondered how the Sakura dial worked, is it different layers of urushi lacquer? Also for a size 39mm watch, it certainly has a significant wrist presence!

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                    • GilesG
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                      @JDelage said in Watches - another OCD problem:

                      I really like that case shape (62GS).

                      It's often the case with GS that a given dial color / texture will be a lot more clear in pictures than in real life. It's regrettable IMHO. If one wants a pink dial, they want a pink dial, not an off white one.

                      I could not agree more. I really wanted a Sakura for the pinkness. I tried @Cutlasshound 's on, and whilst it was a lovely watch and I coveted it a lot, it was not very pink......

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • AnesthetistA
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                        @Giles this model is still readily available and is a lovely frosty pink in person. It is small though…

                        https://grandseikoboutique.us/products/watch-44gs-55th-limited-sakura-sbgw289

                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                        • GilesG
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                          Yeah, now that is the one I want....

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • MattM
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                            That's beautiful guys.

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                            • AnesthetistA
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                              @Giles said in Watches - another OCD problem:

                              Yeah, now that is the one I want....

                              I found a good deal on one in St Maarten and almost had the missus on board but in the end was a no go 😖

                              IG: bluehandsslim

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                              • MattM
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                                Ha! @Anesthetist We honeymooned there and I recall having very similar conversations in jewelry stores with Katie. 15 years later and much better off we still have the same conversations.

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                                  1981FXe
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                                  Traded my Black Bay for a Ranger. Love it.

                                  I never could dig the ‘rivets’ on the BB bracelet and the rose gold didn’t grow on me like I thought it would. Also coveting a 14060 Sub at some point down the line so I felt ok getting rid of my dive watch.

                                  Really drawn to the 60s look of the Ranger. It’s weightier than the BB and most importantly has the T-Fit clasp!

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                                  • mclaincauseyM
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                                    That is a lovely watch--and I am with you on the rivets. Non-functional affectations bother me more than they should.

                                    Think it, be it.

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                                    • AnesthetistA
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                                      Yeah man, solid choice there. If I didnt have its brother I’d be in the market for one myself.

                                      IG: bluehandsslim

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                                      • CreaseC
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                                        • kiyaK
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                                          The last time I posted in this thread was 2009, better late than never I guess.... saw some Grand Seiko talk and had to come drop some photos in of a few models I own!
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                                          • kiyaK
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                                            Missed this one..

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